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16 V.I.C. § 90 Declaration of purpose
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(a) The general purposes of this chapter are to:(1) Assure victims of domestic violence the maximum protection from abuse that the law can provide;(2) Create a flexible and speedy remedy to discourage violence and harassment against family members or others with whom the perpetra…
16 V.I.C. § 91 Definitions
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(a) As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:(a) “Cohabitants” means emancipated minors or persons 18 years of age or older of the opposite sex who have resided together or who currently are residing in the same living quarters or persons who togeth…
16 V.I.C. § 91a Duties of police officers
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(a) The Virgin Islands Police Department, or other law enforcement agencies, upon request to the Department or other enforcement agency, shall respond to every request for assistance or protection, from or on behalf of a victim of alleged domestic violence, whether or not an orde…
16 V.I.C. § 92 Statement of rights
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(a) In giving notice to a victim of the victim's rights as provided in section 91a, subsection (c), paragraph (8) of this chapter, the officer shall read the following statement aloud and provide the victim with a card bearing the same information written in both English and Span…
